CHAPTER 56: Gear and Morale

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"Before we get to that," Daisuke began, the entirety of his gaze falling onto Elena.

She blushed.

[Name: Elena Hawthorne

Race: Demihuman (Beastkin)

Level: 15 | EXP: 24,880/35,156 (70.77%)

Class: Mage

Affiliation: Adventures' Guild

Title: None

HP: 1320/1320 | MP: 445/445

Strength: 15 | Stamina: 53 | Agility: 12 | Intelligence: 70

Stat Points: 0]

After using the Eye of Verity to assess her status, Daisuke cast a quick glance at Elena's attire. While his skill didn't allow him to analyze her clothing, it was clear that, much like his own garments, its sole purpose was to ensure she wasn't walking around in her birthday suit.

"Can I see your weapon for a sec?" Daisuke asked after noting that she wasn't wearing any accessories either.

"Um. Sure."

[Verdant Willowtwig]

[Rank: Normal

Type: Staff

Melee Attack Power: 2 | Magical Attack Power: 28~35 | Durability: 28/39 | Accuracy: 24

A twig that couldn't be further from the likeness of a staff. The Willowtwig facilitates the flow of mana for faster casting speed and stronger spells. Yet, even with these qualities, it remains an unimpressive substitute for a staff.

Conditions of Use: Lvl 1+ | Strength 1+ | Stamina 1+]

It looks like even though I don't own the weapon, once I'm in contact with it the Eye of Verity will work. I need to remember that. Daisuke looked from the sorry excuse for a weapon to Elena. I don't need to see her clothes to know that they're no good.

Daisuke followed up by asking her, "What skills can you use, if you don't mind my asking?"

Elena looked to Rexar nervously, as if for his opinion, and he nodded approvingly.

"I possess five skills," she stated softly. "Fireball, Magic Missile, Force Field, Wind Cutter, and Poison Dart."

"Mm. Well, you certainly have a decent assortment of skills," Daisuke responded thoughtfully. "However, it seems you possess an unusually high amount of stamina for a mage. As a result, your mana supply is insufficient, leading to fewer opportunities to use your skills. This also has an adverse effect on your magical attack and defense ratio."

Elena's eyes widened in surprise. "W-Wait... how did you—?"

Everyone looked just as alarmed.

"Here, give me your hand," requested Daisuke, cutting her off before she could pry.

Elena hesitantly extended her arm, and Daisuke gently slipped a ring onto her finger.

[Sapphire Ring]

[Rating: Rare

Durability: 4/4 | Magical Defense: +3.2% | Magical & Physical Balance: +3.7%

A ring adorned with a flawless sapphire, said to be a treasure of an ancient underwater civilization.

▪︎ Int +6

Conditions of Use: Lvl 13+]

With the exception of body armor, excluding the headgear, it was possible for a player to conceal the physical appearance of accessories. Daisuke made use of this option for the ones he currently had equipped. Regrettably, NPCs did not share the same privilege.

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